If you are doing performing loans, depending on your budget I would also consider private lending - you typically will find borrowers with higher credit scores when doing private lending (if you do it right).You can also do non performing loans (Which is what we do), but those are a completely different animal to performing.

In addition to your STR investment plan I’d recommend checking out White Coat Investor forum.

I like the idea of leaning on tech to take the heavy lifting off your plate.Where I hesitate is whether student rentals are just a different animal.

Put a fresh coat of paint in common areas, power wash the building if it has siding.

We’ve done everything from a coat of paint and some flooring, to rebuilding dilapidated houses from the dirt up.

Sometimes, small things like a fresh coat of paint, better photos, or adding a few safety upgrades can make a property stand out, even in a tougher neighborhood.Also, if you have not already, it could be helpful to post your unit on local Facebook housing groups or sites that are more Section 8-focused to get better visibility.If, after trying those things, the property is still sitting, it might be worth reevaluating the numbers and seeing if selling is the better path for now.

@Jodi Coats they're a little more than a handyman, if anything I'd say they charge an almost premium price for premium results, but it's by far my favorite team to work within OKC.

Traditional banks and agency loans won’t touch an I-220A status, but hard money is a different animal, it’s asset-based.

ChristopherHi Christopher, doing a BRRRR out of state is a whole different animal, especially if you’re just getting started in real estate, not to mention you're an out-of-state investor.

Animal policy?